Notice - A4 sheet - titled "AVM News", dated 3/8/1992 from D. Bernardini of Fleet Operations Centre, regarding issues with the AVM system; Beeps from control head, testing and instructions for preparing, and testing the system.trams, tramways, avm, fleet operations centre, tramcars

Laminated yellow sheet - two sheets laminated together, titled "AVM Control Head", giving instructions for the use of the AVM panel fitted to the driver's area of a tram. Shows the various messages that can be given, the use of the various buttons, and actions that the driver should take to specific messages.trams, tramways, avm, automatic vehicle monitoring

Four page, stapled A4 sized photocopied document titled "AVM Control Head", revised July 1989. Gives a drawing of the layout of the control head for the Automatic Vehicle Monitoring communications system fitted to Melbourne trams and buses. Has the details for each button, a sheet on the "Tactical Message" and the details of each message, and a sheet on the AVM Control Centre and the staffing arrangements, including pay scales. See also other associated instruction documents - search subjects for AVM. 54.1 - three page stapled A$ - ditto - dated July 1991 - does not include information on the AVM Control centre.trams, tramways, avm, automatic vehicle monitoring, instructions, computers, communications, control centre

Report or introduction to the Public Transport Corporation "AVM Centre", single page A4 photocopied sheet, giving details of the Centre, history, staffing, facilities, wages, computer equipment and power supply back ups. Notes the history of the building. Automatic Vehicle Monitoring, Cable trams, Nicholson St.trams, tramways, ptc, avm, automatic vehicle monitoring, nicholson st

Twelve pages inside a hard cover, titled "Automatic Vehicle Monitoring (AVM) Operating and Instruction Manual". Has details of the system, its operations, preparing the system, use, summary of messages, contact telephone numbers and an index. Prepared by MTA Engineering Maintenance. Includes diagrams. See also other associated instruction documents. See Reg Item 309 for a photograph of a signpost. 2nd copy added 24/12/2014. 3rd copy added 24-8-2015. pdf scan added 9/10/2019.trams, tramways, mta, avm, automatic vehicle monitoring, instructions

Black and white photo of the Automatic Vehicle Monitoring AVM sign post / transmitter for trams and buses mounted on a pole..1 - On the rear in ink - AVM Detector for Trams and buses"trams, tramways, automatic vehicle monitoring, avm, the met

Set of 3 run number plates used for the vehicle identification system used in the AVM. Item was pushed into a slot of a reader which then recognised the identification through the series of holes on the left hand side. Fitted with metal strips, riveted on, to enable the card to be slotted into the holder by the crew member and then withdrawn when not required. Understood that the tram carried one of these at one end and then another without the holes at the other end. Number has been engraved into the plastic sheet and then painted in black. Used to identify the depot and "run number" or timetable that the tram was running on, two in each tram, to enable monitoring by inspectors and crews. System introduced by the MTA during the second half of the 1980's. .1 - E25 (see also 6020 for another version used for transporting trams to and from Preston Workshops) .2 - B21 .3 - D37 Essendon Depot E25 added 21/6/2017 from donation of Neil Elphic. See Reg Item 4660 for V21.trams, tramways, mta, avm, timetables, buses, trams, inspectors, essendon depot, brunswick depot, doncaster depot

Set of 2 run number plates used for the vehicle identification system used in the AVM. Item was pushed into a slot of a reader which then recognised the identification through the series of holes on the left hand side. Fitted with metal strips, riveted on, to enable the card to be slotted into the holder by the crew member and then withdrawn when not required. Understood that the tram carried one of these at one end and then another without the holes at the other end. Number has been engraved into the plastic sheet and then painted in black. Used to identify the depot and "run number" or timetable that the tram was running on, two in each tram, to enable monitoring by inspectors and crews. System introduced by the MTA during the second half of the 1980's. These two particular plates have details on how to be used in trams and they were used for transporting trams to and from the workshops. Have a label on the rear advising this. .1 - A150 .2 - E25 - (was this a duplicate of 1435.1?) - not all the holes have been fully drilled through.trams, tramways, mmtb, preston depot, timetables, preston workshops, south melbourne depot

Six Page, stapled A4 photocopied sheets, titled "Purposes / Goals of the Training Program", outlining a training program for the AVM, Automatic Vehicle Monitoring system, how it works, the system itself, vehicle operator benefits, Control Centre Operator (CCO) benefits and an outline of the system and the staged introduction. Not dated. See also other associated instruction documents - search subjects for AVMtrams, tramways, avm, automatic vehicle monitoring, instructions, computers, communications, control centre, training

Black and White photograph of one of the work desks for the AVM system at the Gertrude St winding house, probably soon after it was commissioned. Shows two workstations with an operator at one.In blue ink "Tram Power Operations - Bouverie St c1985" (this is incorrect - Carlton had a very large illuminated board in front of the operators, showing sub-station status." Photo "11187/B" - possibly of the photographic section.trams, tramways, avm, automatic vehicle monitoring, instructions, communications, control centre, training, gertrude st

Set of 4 run number plates used at North Fitzroy Tram/bus and Footscray depot - plastic sheets off white or cream painted with the letter N of F (to indicate the depot) and a number to indicate the run number. Would have been used on buses as well. Letters in either red or black, some plates have a single hole in the top. Used to identify the depot and "run number" or timetable that the tram was running on, two in each tram, to enable monitoring by inspectors and crews. Question - were these used on Z class trams prior to the introduction the AVM system rather than metal run numbers. Note AVM system introduced mid to late 1980's. .1 - N61 - red letter .2 - N172 - AVM plate .3 - N68 - black letter .4 - F1 - AVMtrams, tramways, mmtb, timetables, buses, trams, inspectors, north fitzroy, footscray, buses, avm

Three page A4 photocopy titled "Automatic Vehicle Monitoring System", or AVM describing the operation, system dimension and capabilities, technical details and its operation along with drawings of the system interface between the vehicles and the control consoles. Printed with a Public Transport Corporation heading on the first sheet.trams, tramways, avm, ptc, automatic vehicle monitoring

Single page foolscap paper photocopy of a report or Press Release or News Release, titled "Automatic Vehicle Monitoring for Trams and Buses", issued 24/3/1982. Transport Minister Robert Maclellan making the announcement that tenders are being called for the AVM system and improvements for the passengers.trams, tramways, mmtb, avm, automatic vehicle monitoring, tenders

East Preston Run number plate 'P89' used for the vehicle identification system used in the AVM. Item was pushed into a slot of a reader which then recognised the identification through the series of holes on the left hand side. Fitted with metal strips, riveted on, to enable the card to be slotted into the holder by the crew member and then withdrawn when not required. Understood that the tram carried one of these at one end and then another without the holes at the other end. Run number plates used for the vehicle identification system used in the AVM. Item was pushed into a slot of a reader which then recognised the identification through the series of holes on the left hand side. Fitted with metal strips, riveted on, to enable the card to be slotted into the holder by the crew member and then withdrawn when not required. Understood that the tram carried one of these at one end and then another without the holes at the other end. Demonstrates a MMTB/MTA Tram depot run number plate that was carried by each tram when in service.Plastic sheet with a formed metal strip riveted on at one end and a series of holes at the other. Engraved P and 89.trams, tramways, east preston depot, timetables, mta, avm, inspectors

Document - 10 A4 pages, stapled in the top left hand corner, photocopied - comprising a number of sheets that would have been given to trainees by the Training Centre. 1. - 600V System 2. - How to assess a ticketing system 3. - Problem Check Sheet - W class 4. - MTA - Trainer Drivers Check List - preparing tram for service and on road. 5. - AVM Centre notes - 6 pages - design, use, operation, system and AVM control head - revised July 1989.trams, tramways, the met, drivers, driver training, instructions, ptc, w class, electrical systems, avm, automatic vehicle monitoring

Four photocopied A4 pages, stapled instruction titled ""Automatic Vehicle Monitoring System Vehicle Control Head Operating Procedure" Outlines the preparation of the system for operation, how to use it, and the functions of the various buttons. Typed in capital letters. See also other associated instruction documents - search subjects for AVM. See also Reg item 2011-56 for another version of this document."Run card in No. 2 end" and "Tram .... to Fleet Operations" in ink on front page.trams, tramways, avm, automatic vehicle monitoring, instructions, communications, control centre, training

Titled "Operations Newsletter" for the Tram and Bus division of Metropolitan Transit - The Met. Both Signed by Gordon Anderson .1 - No. 1 August 1986 - organisational changes, current activities, articulated buses, technological changes, papal visit. .2 - No. 2 November 1986 - organisational review, buses, Domain Road, Interchange, Papal Visit, track telephones, AVM, and other change projects. See item 7431 for the shuttle bus tickets.Yields information about The Met Operations during 1986.Set of two newsletters, printed on yellow A4 sheets.trams, tramways, operations, the met, metropolitan transit, buses, domain interchange, avm, papal visit

Three photocopied A4 pages, stapled instruction titled ""Automatic Vehicle Monitoring System Vehicle Control Head Operating Procedure" with a fleet operations centre date of 30 June 1986. Outlines the preparation of the system for operation, how to use it, and the functions of the various buttons. See also other associated instruction documents - search subjects for AVM. See also Reg item 2011-57 for another version of this document.trams, tramways, avm, automatic vehicle monitoring, instructions, communications, control centre, training

Instruction or Training Manual - 70 A4 pages, with clear plastic front cover blue card rear cover, black comb bound, titled "Tram Conductors Training Manual" with an image of a B class tram on the cover . Prepared by Met Tram Training 28.10.1996. Lists PTC and Met Tram Mission statements, competencies, with an index on page 8. Gives introduction, customer services, safety, ticket, procedures for W class and "Modern" trams, AVM, depot procedures, policies, health, abbreviations, acronyms and jargon.trams, tramways, conductors, training, w class, avm, depots

Twelve page report, gloss paper, orange covers and a brown comb binder, titled "Automatic Vehicle Monitoring System" August 1979 describing the introduction of the AVM system by the MMTB into Melbourne for both trams and buses. Gives the background to the system, how it works, what it can do, diagrams, photographs of Hamburg and Los Angeles, notes on how it can improve services and MMTB planning for the system including photographs of a bus in West Heidelberg where preliminary testing was being undertaken at the time. Folded into the rear of the report is a 4 page, typed and handwritten notes by the donor on the system, answering a series of questions.Marked on top of the front over "1979"trams, tramways, avm, mmtb, testing, automatic vehicle monitoring

Pamphlet - 4 A4 pages, full colour titled "70 years of Government Buses", part of a series, Public Transportation at a Glance. Notes the introduction of buses by the MMTB, Mr Cameron's 1924 trip, use of buses for conversion for the cable trams, types of buses used, double deck, Met Bus, PTC, MTA, AVM and services. Has photo of Tilling Stevens 1925 bus, MAN bus 1995.Has "May 95" in ink in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, buses, mmtb, double deck buses, conversion, ptc, mta, avm, met bus

Document titled "M>Tram operational performance regime (OPR) training manual" - undated, c2002 with a photo of B2 2078 on the front cover. Prepared for the training of fleet operations staff about the tram monitoring system in relation to timetables, cancelled trams, short shunts, late running and early or late running monitored by the AVM system. Details the role of staff, explains timing points, location of the points for each route, penalties, running times, and the importance of timekeeping. Part of the tram performance reporting system that was provided to passengers and possible ticket refunds. See item 8711 for a 1999 version.Demonstrates the training paper provided to fleet operations staff about the monitoring of tram services and the timing points used for each M>Tram route.Document - 14 A4 sheets stapled in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, the met, timetables, passenger services, instructions, avm, m>tram, fleet operations centre

Photocopy of two pages of the Institute of Engineers magazine "Engineers Australia" 8/3/1985 issue containing two articles: "Articulated vehicle comes to life" - about the introduction of B class trams to Melbourne as Light Rail vehicles, built by Comeng, conversion of the Port Melbourne and St Kilda light rail lines and recent tram line extensions. "Monitor system speeds buses and trams" - about the introduction of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of the AVM - automatic vehicle monitoring system for the tram and bus fleet. Gives an outline of the system.trams, tramways, light rail, conversion, st kilda, port melbourne, b class, avm, automatic vehicle monitoring

Four page printed document, A4 sized, titled "Application Sheet - Phillips Automatic Monitoring System MTA (Melbourne)", published by Phillips Communication Systems, during 1985. Gives colour photographs of the various equipment, control room, desks, Bus 851, Z 32 and a diagram of how the system functions. Photo of tram 32 in Bourke St near Elizabeth St with the McEwans building in the background. Two copies held. See also other associated instruction documents - search subjects for AVM.trams, tramways, avm, automatic vehicle monitoring, instructions, communications, control centre, phillips, tram 32

Annual Report - 52 pages, A4, gloss card cover, with two sections - first section printed on gloss paper centre stapled and the second section printed on fawn paper. Has a table of contents. First sections details letter to Minister of Transport Tom Roper from Chairman L.A. Strouse, completion of Flagstaff station, control systems including the AVM for trams, opening of Box Hill station and the Transport Borrowing Agency. Second section provides detailed financial statement and balance sheet and other statutory information.trams, tramways, annual reports, the met, uniforms, public transport, mta, personnel, avm, funding

Annual Report - 68 pages + card covers, printed on slightly textured paper. with the MTA logo imprinted on the front cover. Has a table of contents. Dated 31/10/1988, with letter to the Minister Jim Kennan, from the Chairman John King. Managing director Kevin Shea, Board members - Norm Maddock (part year) and Greg Rodgers representing the Union. Includes a review of the organisation, fares, various strategies, opening of the Northcote bus workshops, the AVM system, subsidiary companies and detail of finances.trams, tramways, annual reports, the met, public transport, mta, personnel, avm, funding, buses

Air Vice Marshal (Rtd) John Douglas Gordon Lessels, Marshal in charge of disaster relief, was a municipal councillor at Mallacoota where he had a holiday house.A wooden shield with a badge in the centre. Inside an orange circle is " in paratus adversitatem" with a larger CD inside a blue triangle. It has gold coloured decorations . around the circle. There are two small metal plates above and below this badge. On the back is a cut out for hanging.On plate at top : "NATURAL DISASTERS ORGANISATION CANBERRA ACT" On plate below badge : " ORBOST & TOURIST ASSN PRESENTED BY AVM JOHN LESSELS DGNDO 30 NOV 84" shield disaster-organisation orbost-tourism

Run number plates used for the vehicle identification system used in the AVM. Item was pushed into a slot of a reader which then recognised the identification through the series of holes on the left hand side. Fitted with metal strips, riveted on, to enable the card to be slotted into the holder by the crew member and then withdrawn when not required. Understood that the tram carried one of these at one end and then another without the holes at the other end. Number has been engraved into the plastic sheet and then painted in black. Used to identify the depot and "run number" or timetable that the tram was running on, two in each tram, to enable monitoring by inspectors and crews. System introduced by the MTA during the second half of the 1980's. V21 for Camberwell Depottrams, tramways, mta, avm, timetables, buses, trams, inspectors, camberwell depot

Used from Malvern depot in the time recording Bundy clocks that were located around the MMTB system. Related to the driver's shift number. Withdrawn from use when the Automatic Vehicle Monitoring (AVM) system came into use.Demonstrates a Bundy time recording clock key.Key - or Bundy Clock Key - brass, rounded head with drilled hole stamped "Tramways" on one side and "172" on the other side with a steel section that controlled the action of the recording clock and provided the means of stamping the number "172M" onto a paper tape. tramways, trams, mmtb, clocks, bundy clock, timetables, drivers, malvern depot, operations